Fire Prevention

To reduce the chance of a fire, be sure to follow these important procedures:

  • ADJUST and maintain row units and cleaner regularly.
  • BE ALERT for rocks, wood or debris that can lodge in row units or cleaner and cause sparks.
  • REPAIR leaks and clean up all fuel/oil spills before cotton lint or trash can mix in and become very combustible and hard to control if ignited.
  • DO NOT unload near electrical lines.
  • DO NOT unload into the wind, cotton and trash could blow into engine compartment and ignite.
  • DO NOT refuel with engine running, while smoking or around open flame.
  • AVOID SPARKS when using a battery charger or booster battery.
  • INSPECT all bearings daily for signs of overheating or excessive looseness. Replace promptly.
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    REMOVE ALL lint and trash from the following areas prior to operating your machine each day, or more frequently if required to avoid fire, and also make an accidental fire much easier to control. (See Lubrication And Maintenance section).

    Row Units

  • Bearings

    Engine Area

  • Engine
  • Turbocharger and exhaust system
  • Alternator screen
  • Starting motor
  • Above air conditioning compressor and hoses

    Chassis

  • Engine hood
  • Platform
  • Hydro and hydraulic pumps
  • Duct and cleaner fans
  • Transmission
  • Brake drums

    Basket

  • Basket screens
  • Finger grates

    Cleaner

  • Bearings
  • Laydown bar and brushes
  • Belt drives
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